The judges and attorneys practicing in child welfare law bring many different experiences to the field. Check out our new video series to learn more and for ways to get started: Entering the Child Welfare Legal Field bit.ly/48eEmy3 TIDC Texas Courts

Why is high quality representation important for children & parents in child welfare cases? Check out our new video series to learn more and for ways to get started: The Importance of High Quality Legal Representation in Child Welfare bit.ly/48eEmy3 TIDC Texas Courts

Young adults who fare relatively well after spending time in the child welfare system say steady support from caring grown-ups made a big difference chron.com/news/article/y… via Chron

High school student overcomes homelessness to earn full college scholarship kbtx.com/2024/06/01/hig…

Worlds collide! Looks like CC ED Jamie Bernstein was in good company at today's 20th Annual #SpEd, #ChildWelfare, and the #JuvenileJustice System Course Cosponsored by the Child Protection Law Section, Juvenile Law Section, and Disability Issues Committee @StateBarofTexas.

Supporting and maintaining family connections are essential to the health and well-being of children. June is National Reunification Month, a time to highlight resources to inspire commitment, creativity, and focus to achieve reunification. 📩:conta.cc/3XeEHyT

We couldn't do it without our phenomenal faculty! Thank you for joining us, Diane Sumoski, and lending your expertise to advance child welfare law in Texas.

Happy Holidays! We partnered up with the Texas Children's Commission to adopt three "angels" this holiday season. Between the Supreme Court of TX and the Office of Court Administration, 80 kids in foster care will have holiday gifts!

Supported by Texas Bar Foundation, sessions to educate and collaborate with the legal community are beginning as CBC continues implementation. This week, the Center was proud to join Texas DFPS, the Supreme Court of Texas’ Texas Children's Commission in Region 11 for the first of many convenings.

Children and youth involved with the child welfare system are at heightened risk of experiencing human trafficking. Check out the Children's Commission Resource Letter for ways to actively engage in human trafficking awareness and prevention: conta.cc/4afPVYr

'Fostering is about more than providing temporary care—it’s about offering children hope and a brighter future.' A Home Away From Home: The struggle to keep foster kids in their community msn.com/en-us/lifestyl…

Please join us on Tuesday 3/11 at the Capitol Extension Auditorium for engaging discussions about what state and local leaders are doing to address the public defense challenges of Texas. #TXLege (1/2)

This panel will explore challenges faced by the bench in attracting and keeping quality court-appointed legal counsel for parents and children in child protection cases and possible solutions available to address the issues. Register here: TIDCDefendingLiberty.eventbrite.com (2/2)

Today is the day! Join us at the Capitol Extension Auditorium for engaging discussions about what state and local leaders are doing to address the public defense challenges of Texas. Register here: TIDCDefendingLiberty.eventbrite.com

Yesterday, Coastal Bend Children's Court Judge Jamie Rawlinson and CC staff attorney Aimee Corbin presented findings from the Early Intervention Court Liaison pilot project at the 2025 NCJFCJ Juvenile Justice Annual Conference. 🏆

Did You Know? Texas teenagers experiencing homelessness or foster care can receive free driver's education through youth program Texas Workforce Commission | kvue.com - goo.gl/alerts/jv43ye

Learn more about the Texas Workforce Commission Driver Education Funding Program here: twc.texas.gov/programs/drive…

📢The second meeting of 2025 for the full Children's Commission is underway! The meeting notebook and YouTube livestream can be found here: texaschildrenscommission.gov/commission-mee…

Happy Fall, y’all! We’re minutes away from kicking off the Children’s Commission Meeting. Follow along on YouTube at youtube.com/live/PZ5aB4isd…

Today’s meeting notebook and PowerPoint presentations are available at the link below on the Children’s Commission website: texaschildrenscommission.gov/commission-mee…